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ASTANA (20 December 2017) - International Organization for Migration / UN Migration Agency, Sub-regional Coordination Office for Central Asia and KAZGUU University cordially invite you to the opening of photo exhibition dedicated to the International Migration Day (December 18). Date and place: On Wednesday, December 20, Astana, KAZGUU University, 2 floor, 11:00 am

NEW-YORK (10 December 2017) - This year’s commemoration of Human Rights Day marks the beginning of a year-long celebration of seven decades since the adoption of one of the world’s most profound and far-reaching international agreements. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights establishes the equality and dignity of every human being and stipulates that every government has a core duty to enable all people to enjoy all their inalienable rights and freedoms.

This year, Human Rights Day kicks off a year-long campaign to mark the upcoming 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The power of the Universal Declaration is the power of principles to change the world. It tells us that human rights are essential and indivisible – 365 days a year. Every day is Human Rights Day: a day on which we work to ensure that all people can live with equality, dignity and freedom.

22 NOVEMBER 2017 ‘Orange the world: Leave No One Behind – End Violence against Women’ November 25 marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign to call attention to what remains a pervasive and often voiceless problem in communities worldwide.

ASTANA / GENEVA (12 September 2017) – Kazakhstan has shown a strong commitment to advancing the rights of persons with disabilities, UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities Catalina Devandas said in a statement at the end of her official visit to the country. “The positive steps to reform Kazakhstan’s social protection system and provide universal health coverage are a clear indication of this,” she said. The expert also acknowledged initial efforts to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities.

GENEVA (31 August 2017) – United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Catalina Devandas will undertake an official visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan from 4 to 12 September 2017 to assess the human rights situation of persons with disabilities and the Government’s efforts in this respect.